as in trivialities
something of little importance
socialites whose lives were almost entirely consumed by fripperies
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Noun
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Sky-high trifles, rich and creamy puddings, homemade candy– the holidays are a great time for decadent desserts.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
13 Nov. 2025 -
Elegant trifles that prove a baking fail doesn’t mean failure at all.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cigarette smoke hangs in the air.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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For the architect, the fire prompted an existential crisis, an exercise in soul searching and an exploration, amidst the psychologically lingering smoke and ash, of what was essentially called for, architecturally, in the region.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Fripperies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fripperies. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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